You can browse our 30-year history, from the early gallery programme from 1994 to 2004, to recent, large-scale commissions, presented onsite, offsite and online.

An art gallery with white walls displays colourful woven sculptures on white tables, a wall-mounted screen with headphones, a green abstract painting, and a collection of small hand-drawn playing cards on the right wall.

An art gallery with white walls displays colourful woven sculptures on white tables, a wall-mounted screen with headphones, a green abstract painting, and a collection of small hand-drawn playing cards on the right wall.

A Toolkit For Growing Together

23 May–25 May 2025

A person sits in a dark room on a bench, facing a large screen displaying a close-up of a nose and lips. To the right, a wall displays a grid of drawings with various colors and designs.

A person sits in a dark room on a bench, facing a large screen displaying a close-up of a nose and lips. To the right, a wall displays a grid of drawings with various colors and designs.

In House: Ree Bradley and Pete Gomes

2 April–25 May 2025

Jake Grewal
Under The Same Sky

15 January–13 April 2025

A dark room features three triangular stools with metal legs facing a projected image on the wall. The image depicts a dimly lit bar or pub with chairs, tables, and various decorations.

A dark room features three triangular stools with metal legs facing a projected image on the wall. The image depicts a dimly lit bar or pub with chairs, tables, and various decorations.

Prem Sahib
Documents of a recent past

15 January–23 March 2025

A person sits on a ledge, wearing a white T-shirt and shorts, with colorful city lights blurred in the background, creating a vibrant bokeh effect. The scene is dimly lit, emphasizing the contrast between the figure and the lights.

A person sits on a ledge, wearing a white T-shirt and shorts, with colorful city lights blurred in the background, creating a vibrant bokeh effect. The scene is dimly lit, emphasizing the contrast between the figure and the lights.

Still/Life: Artists' Film Showreel

8 November–15 December 2024

Close-up of a person smiling with their hand resting against their face. The image focuses on their mouth, showing clean, white teeth, and part of their nose and chin which is covered in stubble. The lighting appears dim.

Close-up of a person smiling with their hand resting against their face. The image focuses on their mouth, showing clean, white teeth, and part of their nose and chin which is covered in stubble. The lighting appears dim.

In House: Ain Bailey and Holly Graham

18 September–3 November 2024

A dimly lit room features a large, semi-transparent screen with a shadowy projection of a floating dragon-shaped restaurant. The screen spans the width of the room, while the floor and surrounding walls are dark, adding to the mysterious ambiance.

A dimly lit room features a large, semi-transparent screen with a shadowy projection of a floating dragon-shaped restaurant. The screen spans the width of the room, while the floor and surrounding walls are dark, adding to the mysterious ambiance.

Lap-See Lam
Floating Sea Palace

18 September–15 December 2024

a felt-tip-pen drawing of various figures in blue, green and red ink

a felt-tip-pen drawing of various figures in blue, green and red ink

Roland Young

26 June–25 August 2024

a vivid watercolour painting of abstracted hunting scene, layered with colourful foliage and various animals

a vivid watercolour painting of abstracted hunting scene, layered with colourful foliage and various animals

XXX

29 May–16 June 2024

a pencil drawing depicting three tattooed sailors wearing swimming trunks and thongs playfully pushing each other into a pool

a pencil drawing depicting three tattooed sailors wearing swimming trunks and thongs playfully pushing each other into a pool

Beryl Cook / Tom of Finland

15 May–25 August 2024

An art installation comprising shelves displaying botanical artefacts and a painting of a monochromatic tubular steel chair. A shelf runs around the entire space, rising and falling in places.

An art installation comprising shelves displaying botanical artefacts and a painting of a monochromatic tubular steel chair. A shelf runs around the entire space, rising and falling in places.

In House: Juliette Ezaoui and Ana Milenkovic

17 April–16 June 2024

Jay Bernard
Far from the Start

31 January–7 April 2024

Danielle Brathwaite-Shirley
THE REBIRTHING ROOM

31 January–28 April 2024

Two people stand with arms crossed in front of a framed photo of a woman. A decorative pink border surrounds the image with the word "TOPS" in the top right corner.

Two people stand with arms crossed in front of a framed photo of a woman. A decorative pink border surrounds the image with the word "TOPS" in the top right corner.

Ames Pennington,
TOPS

In House: Bamidele Awoyemi and Adia Wahid

10 November 2023–14 January 2024

Richard Slee
Untitled, 2012

A group of small black folding chairs is arranged closely together on a grey concrete floor, with a large, crumpled sheet of transparent plastic lying in the background near a white wall.

A group of small black folding chairs is arranged closely together on a grey concrete floor, with a large, crumpled sheet of transparent plastic lying in the background near a white wall.

Solomon Garçon
ARMS

4 October 2023–14 January 2024

Unearthed Collective:
Where can we be heard?

23 September–29 October 2023

A dark-walled gallery room displays a large video projection of a person standing and looking forward, alongside several framed photographs of greenery arranged on the adjacent wall.

A dark-walled gallery room displays a large video projection of a person standing and looking forward, alongside several framed photographs of greenery arranged on the adjacent wall.

Here, Now
Jo Longhurst

9 August–10 September 2023

A gallery with walls entirely covered in terracotta coloured mud clay, with a vaulted black ceiling. In the centre of a room stands a large round sculpture made of mud clay, sitting in a raised bed of brown earth. Small paintings of publicly held artworks are arranged on the walls

A gallery with walls entirely covered in terracotta coloured mud clay, with a vaulted black ceiling. In the centre of a room stands a large round sculpture made of mud clay, sitting in a raised bed of brown earth. Small paintings of publicly held artworks are arranged on the walls

Gabriel Chaile in collaboration with Laura Ojeda Bär,
Usos y costumbres

12 July–10 September 2023

Olga Grotova
The Friendship Garden

20 May–30 July 2023

A modern art gallery with tall arched windows and black ceiling. Wooden chairs are arranged around vintage TVs placed on boxes. Various artworks, including paintings and small sculptures, are displayed on the walls and a pedestal.

A modern art gallery with tall arched windows and black ceiling. Wooden chairs are arranged around vintage TVs placed on boxes. Various artworks, including paintings and small sculptures, are displayed on the walls and a pedestal.

Good Things: A Video History of Rectory Gardens

20 May–28 May 2023

Scott Covert
9-14's

5 April–7 May 2023

Abstract line paintings by France-Lise McGurn of three human figures with minimal facial features, outlined in blue, red, and yellow on a white background. Some areas are shaded with broad strokes of colour, giving a dynamic, expressive feel.

Abstract line paintings by France-Lise McGurn of three human figures with minimal facial features, outlined in blue, red, and yellow on a white background. Some areas are shaded with broad strokes of colour, giving a dynamic, expressive feel.

House of Voltaire Presents:
France-Lise McGurn

24 February–2 April 2023

Unearthed: Rectory Gardens Video Archive Workshops with Spectacle Media

22 February–17 May 2023

A mixed-media artwork by Scott Covert resembling an American flag with red paint streaks for stripes and a blue painted rectangle containing faint white text, all on a patterned black-and-white background.

A mixed-media artwork by Scott Covert resembling an American flag with red paint streaks for stripes and a blue painted rectangle containing faint white text, all on a patterned black-and-white background.

Scott Covert
C'est la vie

25 January–7 May 2023

Linda Bell

25 January–16 February 2023

Huw Lemmey in collaboration with Onyeka Igwe
Ungentle

16 September 2022–8 January 2023

Maeve Gilmore

11 May–28 August 2022

A sculptural table lamp with a curved created by James Shaw, with a ribbed plastic body in neutral tones, featuring four round white bulbs extending outward, is displayed on a yellow shelf against a matching yellow background.

A sculptural table lamp with a curved created by James Shaw, with a ribbed plastic body in neutral tones, featuring four round white bulbs extending outward, is displayed on a yellow shelf against a matching yellow background.

House of Voltaire Presents:
James Shaw

11 May–29 May 2022

A person in blue medical scrubs and a surgical cap walks down a hospital corridor towards a sign that says "CT Help Desk." The wall features framed artwork and text, with overhead signs indicating different hospital departments.

A person in blue medical scrubs and a surgical cap walks down a hospital corridor towards a sign that says "CT Help Desk." The wall features framed artwork and text, with overhead signs indicating different hospital departments.

Sunil Gupta, Songs of Deliverance, Part I and Part II

Every Ocean Hughes
One Big Bag

28 January–24 April 2022

Monster Chetwynd
Free Energy

15 October–14 November 2021

A person with long hair stands against a white background, wearing a shiny gold cape over a black and red sequined shirt. They are next to a small stand with a soda can on it.

A person with long hair stands against a white background, wearing a shiny gold cape over a black and red sequined shirt. They are next to a small stand with a soda can on it.

Conal McStravick
Queer Care Camp

15 October–24 October 2021

William Scott

15 October 2021–2 January 2022

William Scott Public Artworks

15 October 2021–2 January 2022

Phyllida Barlow
act

24 July–30 August 2021

Bod Mellor
The Trials and Tribulations of Wet Horse Hair

5 October–10 October 2020

Desperate Living C–19

1 May–31 October 2020

Nnena Kalu

21 February–28 March 2020

Desperate Living

Mary Reid Kelley & Patrick Kelley
Rand/Goop

5 July–6 October 2019

Edward Thomasson
I Woke Up This Morning

2 June 2019

McDermott & McGough
The Oscar Wilde Temple

3 October 2018–28 April 2019

Lin May Saeed
Biene

29 June–26 August 2018

Alexandra Bircken
Mammal

2 March–13 May 2018

Scott King
Welcome to Saxnot

1 December 2017–11 February 2018

Installation view of David McDiarmid's "Rainbow Aphorisms" displayed on Clapham High Street in 2017, featuring bold, colourful text-based artworks with LGBTQ+ affirmations and slogans.

Installation view of David McDiarmid's "Rainbow Aphorisms" displayed on Clapham High Street in 2017, featuring bold, colourful text-based artworks with LGBTQ+ affirmations and slogans.

David McDiarmid
Rainbow Aphorisms

1 November 2017–1 November 2018

Cookie Mueller & Vittorio Scarpati
Putti’s Pudding

9 September–12 November 2017

Laetitia Sadier
Summer Music Residency

7 July–16 July 2017

They Are Here
Laughing Matter & Precarity Centre

1 June 2017–1 June 2018

John Sheehy

5 May–25 June 2017

Amelie von Wulffen
The misjudged Bimpfi

10 February–2 April 2017

Jamian Juliano-Villani
The World’s Greatest Planet on Earth

1 October–11 December 2016

The Neo Naturists

8 July–28 August 2016

Sharon Hayes
In My Little Corner of the World, Anyone Would Love You

15 April–5 June 2016

Sol Calero
La Escuela del Sur

9 October–6 December 2015

Aaron Angell: Grotwork

3 July–30 August 2015

An art gallery with two illuminated abstract paintings by Sanya Kantarovksy on the wall. The left painting depicts various human figures in a surreal environment with vibrant colours. The right painting features a different abstract scene with floating figures and shapes. A minimalist black bench is in the foreground.

An art gallery with two illuminated abstract paintings by Sanya Kantarovksy on the wall. The left painting depicts various human figures in a surreal environment with vibrant colours. The right painting features a different abstract scene with floating figures and shapes. A minimalist black bench is in the foreground.

Apricot Juice
Sanya Kantarovsky in collaboration with Kira Nova

17 April–7 June 2015

A group of small, lifelike dolls dressed in winter clothes are arranged on green fabric with various objects. Two framed sketches hang on a white wall in the background.

A group of small, lifelike dolls dressed in winter clothes are arranged on green fabric with various objects. Two framed sketches hang on a white wall in the background.

SV Open, Selected by Cory Arcangel and Hanne Mugaas

13 February–15 March 2015

A photograph of a woman is illuminated and displayed on a gallery wall. The woman is standing beside a tall object with a patterned backdrop. The room is minimally decorated with the focus on the central image. The lighting emphasises the displayed photograph.

A photograph of a woman is illuminated and displayed on a gallery wall. The woman is standing beside a tall object with a patterned backdrop. The room is minimally decorated with the focus on the central image. The lighting emphasises the displayed photograph.

Anne Collier
Women with Cameras

12 October–14 December 2014

Marvin Gaye Chetwynd
Hermitos Children 2

12 October–14 December 2014

Judith Bernstein
Rising

5 July–24 August 2014

Joanne Tatham & Tom O'Sullivan: DOES THE IT STICK, Bloomberg SPACE

17 April–15 June 2014

Ella Kruglyanskaya
How to work together

11 April–8 June 2014

Judith Hopf, Testing Time

12 October–14 December 2013

Benjamin Senior

12 October–14 December 2013

Notes on Neo-Camp: Curated by Chris Sharp

7 June–20 July 2013

The Method
Devised by Paulina Olowska

9 March–11 May 2013

Rehana Zaman, I, I, I, I, and I

6 February–16 February 2013

Charlotte Prodger
Percussion Biface 1-13

29 September–1 December 2012

Nicole Eisenman, ‘Tis but a scratch’ ‘A scratch?! Your arm’s off!’ ‘No, it isn’t’

29 September–1 December 2012

Joanne Tatham & Tom O’Sullivan
THE STORY

31 August–1 September 2012

Jo Spence
Work (Part I & II)

13 June–12 August 2012

Richard Slee
Camp Futility

25 April–26 May 2012

Jimmy Merris
Deep Joy on Home Soil

25 April–26 May 2012

A contemporary art gallery with white walls and black ceiling beams displays various artworks, including paintings on the walls, a brick platform, a small black block, a chair with fabric, and a fabric-wrapped figure on the floor.

A contemporary art gallery with white walls and black ceiling beams displays various artworks, including paintings on the walls, a brick platform, a small black block, a chair with fabric, and a fabric-wrapped figure on the floor.

SV12: Member’s Show, Selected by Jenni Lomax and Mike Nelson

23 February–31 March 2012

Alexandra Bircken

10 October–3 December 2011

A detailed and distinctive graphite pencil drawing with exaggerated features, on white paper

A detailed and distinctive graphite pencil drawing with exaggerated features, on white paper

Doreen McPherson
Portraits

10 October–3 December 2011

Hayley Tompkins
Currents

24 June–6 August 2011

Shahryar Nashat
Workbench

31 March–14 May 2011

Laura Aldridge

31 March–14 May 2011

A gallery wall displaying a grid of twenty-four framed artworks. The pieces feature expressive portraits with vivid, bold colors and dark backgrounds. The arrangement is symmetrical, and each frame is evenly spaced on the wall.

A gallery wall displaying a grid of twenty-four framed artworks. The pieces feature expressive portraits with vivid, bold colors and dark backgrounds. The arrangement is symmetrical, and each frame is evenly spaced on the wall.

Bod Mellor
An Ecstasy of Purpose

1 October–4 December 2010

Keith Farquhar
More Nudes in Colour

1 October–4 December 2010

Three framed graphite drawings of breasts installed on a white wall.

Three framed graphite drawings of breasts installed on a white wall.

Edward Kay
Working Mum

2 July–7 August 2010

Aluminium tiles with collage, text and drawings on them, installed on to a white gallery wall

Aluminium tiles with collage, text and drawings on them, installed on to a white gallery wall

Clunie Reid
Dumb Down, Get Dressed

2 July–7 August 2010

Phyllida Barlow
Bluff

23 April–29 May 2010

Members Exhibition, Jennifer Higgie & Rebecca Warren

27 February–27 March 2010

A minimalist art installation with two brown metal rods extending from the floor, each topped with smooth, abstract forms—one beige and one light grey. The setup stands against a white wall on a light grey floor.

A minimalist art installation with two brown metal rods extending from the floor, each topped with smooth, abstract forms—one beige and one light grey. The setup stands against a white wall on a light grey floor.

Nairy Baghramian
Butcher, Barber, Angler

27 November 2009–23 January 2010

A person in a leopard print outfit poses in front of a black and yellow striped background. A decorative wrought iron element hangs above them.

A person in a leopard print outfit poses in front of a black and yellow striped background. A decorative wrought iron element hangs above them.

Nicholas Byrne & Anthea Hamilton

16 October–19 October 2009

A spacious gallery with high, dark wooden beams and arched windows allowing natural light to enter. The walls and floor are white. A long table stands on the left, and there is a small doorway on the right.

A spacious gallery with high, dark wooden beams and arched windows allowing natural light to enter. The walls and floor are white. A long table stands on the left, and there is a small doorway on the right.

Henrik Olesen
Mr. Knife & Mrs. Fork

9 October–7 November 2009

An abstract art installation featuring wireframes, glass boxes, and colorful panels on the floor. The scene includes a yellow mesh-covered dome with scattered objects, creating an eclectic, modern aesthetic.

An abstract art installation featuring wireframes, glass boxes, and colorful panels on the floor. The scene includes a yellow mesh-covered dome with scattered objects, creating an eclectic, modern aesthetic.

Cathy Wilkes
Mummy’s Here

11 April–25 May 2009

Simon Bedwell
The Asphalt World

15 January–15 February 2009

Maria Pask
4 F-ER

15 November 2008

Nicholas Byrne
Divider

9 August–7 September 2008

SV08: Member’s Show

9 August–7 September 2008

Alistair Frost, Simone Gilges and Matthew Smith

21 June–20 July 2008

rmers sit at a table in front of an audience. The table has a giant novelty red lipstick, a high heel and a laptop. The wall in the background is plastered with black and white illustrated posters

rmers sit at a table in front of an audience. The table has a giant novelty red lipstick, a high heel and a laptop. The wall in the background is plastered with black and white illustrated posters

Donald Urquhart
PLAGUES

10 May 2008

Barby’s Karaoke, Barby Asante and Stockwell Good Neighbours

1 April 2008–1 April 2009

Simon Bedwell, Spartacus Chetwynd, Bod Mellor and Maria Pask

22 February–30 March 2008

Bod Mellor
Vile Affections

29 September–28 October 2007

Jeff Funnell & John Will

29 September–28 October 2007

Emma Hedditch, Jimmy Roberts and Emily Roysdon

19 September 2007

A white, round sculpture resembling a loop lies on a grey, textured floor in a minimalist room. The sculpture's base is irregular, with a small piece breaking the circle's continuity. The walls are plain white, and a dusting of purple glitter is scattered on the floor.

A white, round sculpture resembling a loop lies on a grey, textured floor in a minimalist room. The sculpture's base is irregular, with a small piece breaking the circle's continuity. The walls are plain white, and a dusting of purple glitter is scattered on the floor.

Thea Djordjadze
Possibility, Nansen

28 July–2 September 2007

Intoart
Different Spaces

28 July–2 September 2007

Ina Wudtke
A Portrait of the Artist as a DJ

18 May–10 June 2007

Beatrice Gibson with Jamie McCarthy

9 March 2007

Dancing Dogs & The Fantastic Xerox Teens

3 March 2007

Elizabeth Price
A Public Lecture & Exhumation

30 November 2006–14 January 2007

An art gallery with high ceilings and arched windows displays several sculptures on minimalist stands. The sculptures are varied in shape. A large painting hangs on the left wall, and framed artworks are arranged sparsely on the side walls. The space is well-lit.

An art gallery with high ceilings and arched windows displays several sculptures on minimalist stands. The sculptures are varied in shape. A large painting hangs on the left wall, and framed artworks are arranged sparsely on the side walls. The space is well-lit.

Chris Evans
Radical Loyalty

6 October–12 November 2006

Members Exhibition, Pip Day, Emma Kay & Pablo LaFuente

21 July–20 August 2006

Ruth Ewan
Psittaciformes Trying to Change the World

5 May–4 June 2006

Joanne Tatham & Tom O'Sullivan
The Pyramid

19 February–28 February 2006

The Reading Room

24 November–4 December 2005

Allison Smith
Notion Nanny

15 October–4 December 2005

Film photograph of three people sitting on the wall along the river Thames

Film photograph of three people sitting on the wall along the river Thames

The Walk to Dover
Lali Chetwynd

25 August–3 September 2005

Members Exhibition
Selected by Enrico David & Catherine Wood

5 August–11 September 2005

Not yet night – curated by Babak Ghazi

1 July 2005

Infrastructure: curated by Therese Stowell

13 May–19 June 2005

Joanne Tatham & Tom O’Sullivan
Oh we will

28 January–6 March 2005

Mark Hutchinson: Escape from Studio Voltaire

12 November–19 December 2004

Craig Fisher: Aftermath

12 November–19 December 2004

Members Exhibition, 2004 - Studio Voltaire

30 September–14 October 2004

An art gallery features a colorful sculpture of a pink tree and blue base on a wooden pedestal. Nearby, a multimedia installation with a deer head and printed paper on the floor. A geometric mural with yellow accents decorates the wall in the background.

An art gallery features a colorful sculpture of a pink tree and blue base on a wooden pedestal. Nearby, a multimedia installation with a deer head and printed paper on the floor. A geometric mural with yellow accents decorates the wall in the background.

TONIGHT – curated by Paul O'Neill

16 April–30 May 2004

A close-up photo shows a person's face distorted by a glass of clear water, splitting the face horizontally, making the eyes and mouth appear misaligned and stretched.

A close-up photo shows a person's face distorted by a glass of clear water, splitting the face horizontally, making the eyes and mouth appear misaligned and stretched.

Gallery Programme 1994 - 2004

22 September 1994–22 March 2004